Wang Huan was startled at first, and when he heard the voice of the comer, he was overjoyed, this voice could not be more familiar, it was Li Tingyu's personal soldiers, Li Yan, a tall soldier who was separated in Pingjing Pass.

Sure enough, the person who came raised his head, revealing a handsome face under the hat, he hadn't seen him for more than half a month, this young man's appearance had not changed, but his appearance was slightly haggard, and a beard with stubble appeared, and he actually looked a little like Li Tingyu's shadow.

Wang Huan was pleasantly surprised: "Li Yan, it's really you!" ”

He stretched out his hand and grabbed Li Yan's hand tightly, his joy was overflowing, this is a partner who escaped death, he thought that there were fifty people in the same company, only three of him were still alive, but he didn't expect that there were survivors, this is a joy to fly.

Chen Ergou and Xu Goudan were also very happy, and they were about to talk to Li Yan affectionately, Li Yan hurriedly raised a finger and said in a low voice: "Silence!" This is the territory of the Ming Dynasty, we followed Liu Liangzuo to descend the Tartars, according to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, should be beheaded! So don't make a noise, lest people find out. ”

Wang Huan and the three of them woke up like a dream, and hurriedly withdrew their hands and pretended to eat and drink tea.

But the joy in his heart couldn't be suppressed, he looked left and right, and after feeling that no one was paying attention to his table, Wang Huan still said in a low voice: "It's great to see you again, I thought the three of us survived." ”

Li Yan also said happily: "I can see the Senate again, I am also overjoyed, the mountains were full of Tartars, and I didn't care about the other people around me, I ran towards the mountain with my head stuffy, and almost ran back to Pingjing Pass, but fortunately, the ancestor pulled me and took me to identify the direction, and escaped from the other side of Dabie Mountain." ”

The good news is really one after another, Wang Huan stopped the chopsticks in his hand and said in surprise: "Zubian? Did he survive too? ”

Li Yan smiled and said: "Senators, don't underestimate the Liaodong Junhan, Zubian grew up in the military household since he was a child, and he went to the battlefield with a knife at the age of thirteen. ”

Wang Huan's mouth couldn't close with a smile, Zu Bian actually survived, this is great news, if he wants to form a cavalry, Zu Bian is a key person, without such a master who spent money in Li Chengliang's Guanning army, it is much more difficult to form a cavalry.

Li Yan said: "I and Zubian have been in Yichang for five days, these two **** and he are waiting on the dock separately, that is, I firmly believe that there must be companions to survive, as soon as the senator arrived at the dock today, I saw it, but there are many people at the dock, it is inconvenient to recognize each other, and I dare to come over until you enter the restaurant." ”

Xu Goudan hurriedly said: "Then there are other white pole soldiers who come back alive?" ”

Li Yan said: "Yes, the four teams behind us, when they saw the warning fireworks, they all dispersed and detoured, they passed a few days earlier than you, at this time, I am afraid that they have arrived at Kuimen, but unfortunately none of the three teams in front of us survived." ”

After saying that, his expression was gloomy, he slapped the teacup in his hand heavily, and said in a low voice: "If you don't take revenge, you will be in vain!" ”

Wang Huan was also sad, remembering one thing, he glanced at Li Yan, hesitated, and said in a low voice: "The monstrous hatred, I have to add a share of Lord Li, in order to cover us and others, he fought hard with the Qing soldiers in the Dabie Mountain, and finally fell into the rock with injuries, and he was not served." ”

After hesitating for a moment, he said again: "The auspicious is unpredictable, the cliff is four or five feet high, and the grass and trees below are deep, and we have been looking for a long time, but we have not found the body." ”

Li Yan was stunned for a moment, although he had waited for Li Tingyu for a long time, and he had already prepared in his heart, but at this time, he heard Wang Huan talk about it in person, he was still a little unacceptable, Wang Huan poured him a cup of tea, and slowly described the scene in detail, when it came to emotion, he could no longer suppress the grief in his heart, and cried, and the four of them choked up and cried together, causing the people around him to look sideways for a while.

Li Yan wiped his tears, got up and said, "It's not easy to stay here for a long time, let's go, Zubian is still waiting on the dock." ”

Wang Huan settled the account, the four of them went out of the restaurant shed together, came to the dock, and sure enough, they saw Zubian, and several people were happy, Zubian heard that Li Tingyu's life and death were unknown, and he was also very sad, he was impressed by Li Tingyu's temperament and demeanor, and he admired it the most, and sighed for a long time.

"Senator, take a boat from here, within ten days, you can enter Kuimen, and when you arrive at Kuimen, you will have a brother in our army to answer, and the name of the Senator has already been brought back by the brother who took the first step back to the stone pillar, and General Qin will be happy to see you." Li Yan took Wang Huan and the four people from Zubian to a dhow on the dock, called the boss of the boat to explain, and said to Wang Huan: "This boat happens to come from Sichuan, and you have to go back after unloading the goods, you can take this boat back and take care all the way." ”

Wang Huan would not go with him when he heard the meaning of his words, and asked strangely, "What?" You don't walk with us? ”

Li Yan shook his head and said in a deep voice: "Since I was fifteen years old, I have followed Master Li in the army, and I have been appreciated by adults, thinking that I am a pro-soldier, and I have been fighting in the south and north for many years. Now that adults are in trouble, how can I live alone? Since I went back to the Dabie Mountains, I searched for the traces of adults, and I had to bring people back with me when I lived, and I had to bring back my bones when I died. ”

When he said this, Li Yan's tone was flat, his voice was like water, but he showed unquestionable firmness, and his big eyes showed a sense of determination from the heart.

Wang Huan's heart was sour, he didn't say anything, and gave him a tight hug, Zu Bian, Chen Ergou, and Xu Goudan took turns to come up and say goodbye to Li Yan, Wang Huan untied his pocket again, and stuffed all the remaining gold and silver into Li Yan.

"Take care, brother, I'm waiting for good news at the stone pillar." Wang Huan said: "No matter if you can find Master Li or not, you must come back!" ”

Zu Bian also said: "When you return, we still have a wine battle to end, and if you don't get drunk at that time, you won't return!" ”

Chen Ergou and Xu Goudan also jumped and said, "General Li, there are still many untold stories of your killing of the enemy, you have to come back and continue to tell us." ”

Li Yan smiled one by one, sent the four people on the boat, the boat was ready, immediately started the boat, the boat boss a few times long artemisia to support the shore, the boat slid into the river, a moment to the center of the river, just when the west wind is in charge, the sailboat eats the wind, even against the water, the speed is not slow, gradually, the noisy dock, in the eyes of everyone on the boat blurred.

Wang Huan and the others stood at the stern of the boat, waving their hands incessantly, until Li Yan's figure turned into a black dot and disappeared at the bend of the river, and then they looked back abruptly.

Zu Bian sighed with emotion: "Loyalty and righteousness are incomparable, generous and dangerous, Li Yan is worthy of being the subordinate of the commander of the Sichuan army, this kind of courage, I have rarely seen it in my life, I admire it." ”

Wang Huan smiled and said: "There are countless such characters among the white pole soldiers, you don't know how many handsome people are in Sichuan, and there are talented people from generation to generation!" If you look at the demeanor of Li Tingyu and Master Li, you can see it. ”

Zubian couldn't help but be fascinated, and said in a rough voice: "I only say that there are many fierce generals in Liaodong, and there are many strong soldiers in the nine sides, while the soldiers in the interior are weak. ”

Wang Huan nodded in agreement, turned his head to look at the two sides of the strait, but saw the peaks and peaks, the river scenery was gorgeous, and a sense of pride arose, thinking of the upcoming career in Sichuan, thinking of the only strong force in the south that is brave and good at fighting, about to play a role in his own hands, and he was full of pride, and the peerless poem flashed out of his mind, and recited it loudly: "Qin Shimingyue and Han Shiguan, the Long March has not yet returned, but the dragon city will fly in, not called Hu Ma Du Yin Mountain." ”

The loud voice is rising, stirring on the surface of the river, the west wind is strong, bringing up Wang Huan's sackcloth fluttering, although the person is thin, but it is like a green pine standing majestically, as if the great rivers and mountains in front of him, like a picture scroll, slowly unfolding.